Parkinson’s, stroke, multiple sclerosis and falls

byProFaNEonAugust 19, 2015

Overview of recent research papers looking at conditions, such as Parkinson's, stroke and multiple sclerosis, which are linked to falling.

Circumstances of falls and fall-related injuries among patients with Parkinson's disease in an outpatient setting
This research identifies different environment-related risk factors for falls among people with Parkinson's, and has found that tripping is a higher risk factor for outdoor falls and indoor falls are associated with lower extremity weakness and internal sense of sudden loss of balance.